How To Fix PT_FMLA001 - The absence type must be valid for continuous or intermittent FMLA

PT_FMLA001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_FMLA - FMLA Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The absence type must be valid for continuous or intermittent FMLA

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Specify whether the absence type is to apply to continuous or
intermittent absence times.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_FMLA001 - The absence type must be valid for continuous or intermittent FMLA ?

  The SAP error message PT_FMLA001 indicates that there is an issue with the absence type being used in relation to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the absence type specified for an employee's leave does not meet the criteria for being classified as either continuous or intermittent FMLA leave.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Absence Type: The absence type entered does not correspond to the types defined for FMLA leave in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The absence type may not be configured correctly in the system to be recognized as valid for FMLA purposes.
  Employee Data: The employee's data may not be set up correctly to allow for FMLA leave, or the employee may not be eligible for FMLA leave.
  Incorrect Leave Request: The leave request may not be properly formatted or may not include the necessary information for FMLA processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Absence Type: Verify that the absence type